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Newspaper
Tamworth Daily Observer
Location
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1916
Page
4
Sydney reports a heated discussion on wartime policy with Senator Pearce, Premier's Conference plans, and debates over conscription and supply. Officials clash over funding, strikes, and recruitment as Labor and opposition factions jockey for position ahead of a potential national election.
The writer laments ongoing heavy rain hindering crops and markets in a rural district. He notes price pressures for wheat and sheep, credit risk for small farmers, and the strain on townspeople awaiting delayed payments. He hints at future notes on sowing and winter plans.
The Hishclass Trotting Stallion Rol Alto stands near Armidale at Saumarz Pond. Sire pedigree includes Mendocino lineage with Monte Carlo, Mentalita, Arion and Steinway blood. Rol Alto is described as superior quality with 13 hands, bright bay, large flat bone, and strong conformation. A limited number of mares will be accepted for stud with terms and paddock care.
The advertisement highlights Wonbobble a celebrated trotting stallion from P Meene debr i Somerton. It notes his progeny including Golden Bobbie and several other named runners and mares. Mummell Bob is listed with trials at Epping and potential sale details in October. Contact Brown at Menodebri Somerton for further particulars.
A fragmented listing from a Sydney advertiser features cosmetic dyes for hair with prices and postage, then shifts to livestock auctions in Newcastle and Burren with cattle, pigs, and horses described, including prices and lots.
A fragment mentions a controversial claim against a remedy titled New Discovery for Coughs and Colds by Dr. Sheldon. The notice cites Dalton and Tamworth in connection with the product in a public sale or advertisement context.
Breeding notes describe Phillip Charley by Lord Derby and dam Lady of The Inka, a prize-winning hackney stallion from Helmont Park Stud. The piece tallies major show winnings in Australia and Britain, outlines lineage through Doctor Derby and Vigorous lines, and notes sales and breeding terms.
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